Introduction to Talavera
The bright colors and free-form designs featured on this traditional form of pottery from Mexico always make me smile, and I would like to share my passion for it with you.
Talavera pottery is a type of Mexican pottery produced in the cities of Puebla, Mexico, and Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The ceramic pieces are hand formed and hand painted with stylized folk art designs, most often in colorful combinations such as yellow and cobalt blue.
While it is named after Talavera de la Reina, a city in Spain, the term "talavera" is mainly used to describe the Mexican derivation of this Majolica-style pottery.
Talavera pottery is a favorite for home and garden decor.
Talavera pottery is a type of Mexican pottery produced in the cities of Puebla, Mexico, and Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The ceramic pieces are hand formed and hand painted with stylized folk art designs, most often in colorful combinations such as yellow and cobalt blue.
While it is named after Talavera de la Reina, a city in Spain, the term "talavera" is mainly used to describe the Mexican derivation of this Majolica-style pottery.
Talavera pottery is a favorite for home and garden decor.
Contents at a Glance
Talavera Pottery on Display
Talavera Garden Sunfaces
One of the most seen Talavera pottery items is the sun face, or sun-moon. They are hung indoors or out on the wall to welcome visitors with a happy face.
Talavera Turtles
The colorful fun talavera turtle is a friendly figure...
Frogs
The frog figurine is frequently seen climbing garden walls.
Fish
Another traditional form is the fish, often seen in gardens with ponds.
Talavera Crosses
A popular iconographic display piece is the cross, a tatavera design often made in Dolores Hidlago, Mexico.
Talavera Pots and Urns
These beautiful pots and urns are often seen in garden and patio areas overflowing with tropical greenery.
Talavera Tableware
Beautiful pieces for your dining room and kitchen.
Talavera Home Accessories
Switch plate covers and tiles to use as decor...including house number plaques. Plus a few other items to scatter about the house to round out the theme!
Video Visit to Dolores Hidalgo
This is one of the two main towns in south-central Mexico where Talavera is produced. (Con musica festiva!)
followed by a general pottery throwing demonstration...
followed by a general pottery throwing demonstration...
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Links to Talavera Resources On the Web
- Art and Handicrafts Talavera Poblana
- Talavera is a type of majolica earthenware, a white and glazed type of ceramic. Although the Spaniards introduced this type of pottery, ironically the term Talavera is used much more in Mexico than in Talavera de la Reina, Spain.
- Top of the line -Mexican Talavera
- The best collection of talavera pottery imported from Mexico and Spain - Mexican pottery,talavera sinks, talavera plates, talavera platters, talavera jars, talavera vases, talavera murals and talavera mirrors.
- Talavera Tiles
- Hand-made, hand-painted decorative tiles from Mexican artisans. Sold by Merque.
- Talavera Photo Stream
- A search of "talavera pottery" while directly on flickr's site returns this series of stunning imagery.
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If you're planning to visit Mexico, you might consider booking with Orbitz.
Do You Love Talavera Pottery?
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bakerwoman
Mar 10, 2011 @ 2:14 am | delete
- I would love some of these pottery in my garden. Lovely lens. Blessed.
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rms
Sep 9, 2010 @ 11:40 am | delete
- These are very pretty. I'd never seen them before.
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Heather426
May 5, 2010 @ 12:13 pm | delete
- Yes I love Talavera and have been to Mexico many times to see it!
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seegreen
Apr 2, 2010 @ 6:31 pm | delete
- I haven't heard of this before which surprises me. Love the frogs.
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jptanabe
Mar 20, 2010 @ 2:33 pm | delete
- Beautiful! Love all the colors on this great collection of Talavera Pottery.
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AlinaWarner
Dec 10, 2009 @ 11:21 am | delete
- Amazing very detailed and very good lens thank you, for sharing your knowledge high 5*****s WoW!!!!!
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sellingnicestuff
Oct 1, 2009 @ 9:00 am | delete
- Love visiting Dolores Hidalgo. It's been awhile, and want to get back there watch their artisans at work!
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hlkljgk Aug 17, 2009 @ 1:29 am | delete
- beautiful pieces
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AppalachianCountry
Jul 16, 2009 @ 12:06 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens and beautiful pottery. The colors are so awesome. Thank-you for all the great pics. 5 stars*****
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blue22d
Jun 20, 2009 @ 3:41 pm | delete
- Very pretty pottery and tiles. Thanks for sharing. Five stars to ya.
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roamingrosie
Jun 19, 2009 @ 12:05 pm | delete
- Very pretty pottery! I love all the colors!
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mbgphoto
May 18, 2009 @ 7:02 am | delete
- Beautiful pottery. Thanks for an interesting lens. 5*
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Senora_M
Apr 23, 2009 @ 10:01 am | delete
- Very cool lens. I love talavera. I used to live in Mexico, so I have quite a collection!!
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Mar 4, 2009 @ 10:34 pm | delete
- Interesting lens. 5*
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LaraineRose
Feb 27, 2009 @ 1:11 am | delete
- I think I fell in love again! With the pottery, I mean. I want to get some. 5*s for this beautiful pottery lens.
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